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20 Best Floor Plans with First Floor Guest Bedrooms

For North Carolina New Homes

Thinking about where to put your guests for the holidays this year? First floor guest suites are a top request for new home builders, with privacy and convenience at the top of the “must have” list.

Typical plans have a first floor guest bedroom with an attached (or near-by) bath, but the layout for new home plans can vary. Here are some examples of NC new home floor plans with a guest bedroom - see highlights of most requested floor plan features for each new home:

The Cabot is 3,430 Sq Ft Modern Farmhouse with 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms and a first floor master bedroom. This new home floor plan features:

New homes with first floor guest bedrooms are popular with families planning for multigenerational living, or long-term guests. Homes with a downstairs guest bedroom also tend to have higher resale value, too.

Let us know the features you like best in these plans and we’ll email you more to think about. You can also work with our design team to create a brand new plan with everything just the way you want it. Request more floor plan ideas here.

The Guest Quarters in the Cove are just one focal point in this custom home. It also has a soaring two- story Great Room, fabulous open island kitchen, and luxurious Master Bath. Check out the split staircase!

This well-planned home has a First Floor Guest Suite as well as a First Floor Master Suite, with two more bedrooms and a Bonus Room on the second floor. The "tower" bay in the Master Suite has a romantic flair that also adds distinguish to the curb appeal.

Just about any room in this custom home could be used as a Guest Suite – all five bedrooms have a private bath entrance. The dual staircase adds convenience, and a beautiful wall of windows at the back takes advantage of the views.

The cozy wrap around porch welcomes you to this 4 bedroom, 3 bath home, and the Master Suite includes a full, separate sitting room and gorgeous bath with wrap around vanities. This floor plan is also available in an expanded, full Mother in Law Suite layout.

The first floor separate suite in the Greenhaven is intended for long-term guests, with a sitting room, bedroom, walk in closet, and bath. The rest of the home is equally spacious, with an open layout that invites interaction.

This version of the Summerlyn offers five bedrooms, including a first floor guest suite with private bathroom. The master suite and secondary bedrooms are all located on the second floor.

The Summerlyn is one of the most popular Frank Betz plans for NC new homes, year-over-year.

Top Floor Plans with First Floor Bedroom #7 - The SummerlynB

In this version of the Summerlyn, the two story family room was converted into a second floor bonus room, adding entertainment space.

This home plan is perfect for slopped lots, with a walk-out basement option.

Top Floor Plans with First Floor Bedroom #8 - The Chalet Vert

At 2,707 sq ft, the Chalet Vert offers 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. The first floor guest suite includes a private bathroom and walk in closet. Home design features include a gourmet kitchen with two islands and two sinks, a two story family room with full-height stone fireplace, and formal dining room.

Top Floor Plans with First Floor Bedroom #9 - The Maple Lane

The Maple Lane includes five total bedrooms, with special features in each owner suite. A first floor guest suite with private bath, sitting room, and outdoor living access.

The second floor master suite includes a private deck, exercise room, and closet with cabinet island.

Top Floor Plans with First Floor Bedroom #10 - The Bostwick

At just under 2500 sq ft, this version of the Bostwick includes 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, a gourmet kitchen with tons of storage, counter space and built in wine rack, and luxurious master suite includes with angled private sitting room.

A unique curved wall of windows in breakfast room and second story overlook to the great room will impress any long-term guests.

New homes with first floor guest bedrooms are popular with families who have someone stay for a while – and they contribute to higher resale value, too.

Let us know the features you like best in these plans and we’ll email you more to think about. You can also work with our design team to create a brand new plan with everything just the way you want it. Request more floor plan ideas here.